Kudo Cards

Kudo cards are short, positive messages team members give each other to recognize great work and helpful actions. They help teams build trust, boost morale and keep appreciation visible and continuous.

To see the different styles teams often use, you can browse our kudo card templates.

What Are Kudo Cards?

Kudo cards are simple notes of appreciation. They highlight:

• what someone did
• why it mattered
• the positive impact on the team

Each card design reinforces a theme, such as teamwork, attention to detail or going the extra mile.
If you want inspiration, take a look at our kudo card templates.

Why Teams Use Them

Teams use kudo cards to:

• celebrate achievements, big or small
• recognize helpful behavior
• improve morale
• encourage a culture of appreciation

They can be shared during retrospectives, sprint reviews or anytime someone makes a positive impact.
Read more about how kudos support team morale.

Example Kudo Messages

Here are a few short examples:

• "Thanks for helping clarify those PBIs, it unblocked the sprint."
• "Great job solving that tricky issue so quickly, it saved our release."
• "Really appreciate your calm leadership during the incident."
• "Your idea improved our workflow, thanks for suggesting it!"

You can find more kudo card examples in our recognition articles.

Digital Kudos With esteam.life

With esteam.life, teams can share kudo cards easily, keep them organized and reveal them during retrospectives.
It takes just a moment to send a meaningful message.

Start Sending Kudos

A small message can make a big difference.
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